Learn more at ilovemuzzleloading.com This is by no means the ONLY or BEST way to clean your flintlock, or any muzzleloader. This is how I clean MY flintlock long rifle. In this video, I take you through my flintlock cleaning process in real-time to show you how I go from a nasty bore to a near perfectly clean muzzleloading barrel. I use three products for this in order. I start with Ballistol, then Shenandoah Valley Cleaner, and then some Moose Milk. This process takes time and patience, but it ensures our muzzleloader stays rust-free. In the end, cleaning patches and solutions are the cheapest way to keep your muzzleloader in good condition. This process takes me about 1 hour to complete, so you are seeing about 50% of my time cleaning. The time I've cut is just running patches up and down the barrel. After getting the bore and lock clean, I soak the boar with Clenzoil and run a light coat of clenzoil all over the stock and hardware to eliminate any black powder residue that may be lingering. Click here to SUBSCRIBE - http://bit.ly/ILMvideo Join the CLA today to learn more about longrifle artisanship - longrifle.com Join the NMLRA today to learn more about muzzleloading - NMLRA.org VIDEO CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 0:30 The Products I Use & WHY 1:48 Soaking the flintlock 4:15 Removing the Flintlock 4:38 Cleaning the Lock 6:54 Cleaning the Touchhole 7:58 Cleaning the Barrel of my flintlock 8:55 The first cleaning patch - more bore cleaning 9:25 Patch Close up 10:10 Why we need to clean 10:37 Patch Progress 10:55 Why dry patches show us how clean the barrel is 11:29 Patch Soaking & Why 12:50 Just about half way to clean 14:00 Anatomy of a cleaning patch 19:33 The Breech Face 22:07 The cleaning patches I use 22:45 Oiling The Longrifle 27:08 Reassmbly 28:48 Start to Finish Patch Overview - Dirty to Clean Muzzleloading, muzzleloader, muzzle loader, mountain man, longhunter, bushcraft, living history, longrifle, flintlock, blackpowder #muzzleloader #muzzleloading #blackpowder ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzICjJeBvPM

Learn more at ilovemuzzleloading.com Stocked in walnut, this English "Howdah" Pistol could have been carried through the Indian Bush, its owner making his way through the jungle hoping to not be pounced on by a tiger. The Howdah pistol is an icon of muzzleloading and exploration in the southern hemisphere. This double-barreled pistol is sure to pack a punch, or simply startle any unwanted predator into thinking twice about making you its next meal. The spring action bayonet is primed to be your last-ditch move, or simply roast some weenies around the campfire. The description from the Rock Island Auciton Company is as follows: The only markings found on this pistols are "LONDON" on the barrel rib, Birmingham proofs on the bottom of the barrels, and the initials "T.C." neatly inscribed on the butt. The bayonet is 7 1/2 inches in overall length and springs into place when the retainer on the upper tang is pulled back. A swivel-mounted ramrod is mounted below the barrels. There is some simple scroll and border engraving. The stock has a horn forend cap, German-silver escutcheons, a checkered wrist, and a flared pommel. Make your own Powder Horn - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNAGz4p_fPM&list=PLeX1hP_vYp_Q5Yj6W8AJItgIgZxbGsEUs&t=0s Make your own Possibles/ Hunting Pouch -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX0RHDYBhO4&t=0s Cast your own Roundballs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHfyn_rs73M&t=0s Click here to SUBSCRIBE - http://bit.ly/ILMvideo ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY3vW3Qn6Gw

Today we have a submitted story to share about a father, son and a gunsmith who are bringing new life to an old barrel as well as recognition to a long-lost name. Israel McInturff was born in Shenandoah County Virginia around the beginning of the Revolutionary War. He was the son of Christopher (1753-1814) and Christina McInturff (c1753-?). The McInturffs had lived in the Shenandoah Valley for a number of years, settling in the area that was known as Powell’s Fort Valley. Geneology information: https://huskey-ogle-family.tripod.com/ancestorarchives/id21.html By 1796 Israel and his family were living in Carter Co., TN. Israel is listed on the tax lists for Carter County, TN in 1796, 98, and 99 and is shown as owning 60 acres of land there at that time. In 5 Jan 1814 when Israel was 38 years old, he enlisted in the army and served in the War of 1812. (This was to be an important year for the young man for his father died the same year) Israel was in Capt. Adam Winsells' Company of East Tennessee under the command of Col. Ewel Allison. Israel’s company trekked to Alabama where they fought against the Creek Indians. While on this campaign, he contracted a fever in Alabama and was plagued afterward with rheumatism. These afflictions caused him to be discharged 26 May 1814. He had served for four months and 22 days. When Israel returned from the war, he took up a new occupation. Most colonial farmers were jacks-of-all-trades and many were skilled as blacksmiths. Rather than repairing farm implements, however, Israel---either before or after the war—chose to use his blacksmithing skills to help him in the craft of gunsmithing. He became a gun maker, and the 1820 Carter "Census of Manufacturers" listed Isreal [sic] McInturff as involved in “Rifle Gun Manufactory [sic] on Buffaloe [sic] Creek.” According to this report, Israel’s business seems to have been successful. The manufacturers’ census notes a number of details about the operation. For example, Israel had four employees whom he paid a total of $480 (probably $120 each) annually. Each year he used an estimated ton of bar iron and 2000 bushes of coal. His equipment was all working and in good order. It included one water wheel, one grindstone and boring machine, two anvils and vices, two bellows, and two sledgehammers. Israel claimed $600 capital invested and $20 contigent [sic] expenses. The product manufactured was listed as “rifle gun barrels” and the annual market value of products produced was $1500. Under general remarks about the business itself and demand and sale of its products the census taker commented: “flourishing condition, demand great, and sale very ready.” Israel’s life spanned three major wars in American History. He was born near the beginning of the Revolution; he fought in the War of 1812, and he died near the beginning of the Civil War. Join the HCH to learn more about traditional horn work - http://www.hornguild.org Join the CLA today to learn more about longrifle artisanship - https://www.longrifle.com Join the TMLA to learn more about traditional muzzleloaders -http://traditionalmuzzleloadingassociation.org Join the NMLRA today to learn more about muzzleloading - https://www.nmlra.org Some of our content may contain marketing links, which means we may receive a commission for purchases made via those links. Commissions help us produce content and do not affect our editorial publications. No affiliate links related to reviewed items will be included. Muzzleloading, muzzleloader, muzzle loader, mountain man, longhunter, bushcraft, living history, longrifle, flintlock, blackpowder #muzzleloader #muzzleloading #blackpowder DISCLAIMER: Our videos are strictly for documentary, educational, and entertainment purposes only. All shooting is performed in a safe environment. Imitation or the use of any acts depicted in these videos is solely AT YOUR OWN RISK. All work on firearms should be carried out by a licensed individual and all state and federal rules apply to such. We (including YouTube) will not be held liable for any injury to yourself or damage to your firearms resulting from attempting anything shown in any of our videos. We do not endorse any specific product and this video is not an attempt to sell you a good or service. We are not a gun store and DO NOT sell or deal in firearms. Such a practice is heavily regulated and subject to applicable laws. We DO NOT sell parts, magazines, or firearms. We are not instructing our viewers on how to modify firearms, accessories, or otherwise to change their basic legal function. These videos are free to watch and if anyone attempts to charge for this video notify us immediately. By viewing or flagging this video you are acknowledging the above. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMh6y1TqZSM

Learn more at ilovemuzzleloading.com In this short clip, I talk about some of the tips I know for rehardening a frizzen and diagnosing issues with a flintlock lock. This is by no means an in-depth presentation, but I hope it offers some thoughts for anyone that might be going through some lock problems. In March 2023 I was a guest on the @Real11BangBang Show. We talked about a lot of things to do with muzzleloading from practical 18th century muzzleloader applications to modern-day questions like hardening a frizzen and thoughts on the industry. Get your own "I Love Muzzleloading" Hat here - https://bit.ly/MuzzleloadingHats Click here to SUBSCRIBE - http://bit.ly/ILMvideo Videos also available on Utreon - https://utreon.com/c/ILoveMuzzleloading/ Join the HCH to learn more about traditional horn work - http://www.hornguild.org Join the CLA today to learn more about longrifle artisanship - https://www.longrifle.com Join the TMLA to learn more about traditional muzzleloaders -http://traditionalmuzzleloadingassociation.org Join the NMLRA today to learn more about muzzleloading - https://www.nmlra.org Muzzleloading, muzzleloader, muzzle loader, mountain man, longhunter, bushcraft, living history, longrifle, flintlock, blackpowder #muzzleloader #muzzleloading #blackpowder DISCLAIMER: Our videos are strictly for documentary, educational, and entertainment purposes only. All shooting is performed in a safe environment. Imitation or the use of any acts depicted in these videos is solely AT YOUR OWN RISK. All work on firearms should be carried out by a licensed individual and all state and federal rules apply to such. We (including YouTube) will not be held liable for any injury to yourself or damage to your firearms resulting from attempting anything shown in any of our videos. We do not endorse any specific product and this video is not an attempt to sell you a good or service. We are not a gun store and DO NOT sell or deal in firearms. Such a practice is heavily regulated and subject to applicable laws. We DO NOT sell parts, magazines, or firearms. We are not instructing our viewers on how to modify firearms, accessories, or otherwise to change their basic legal function. These videos are free to watch and if anyone attempts to charge for this video notify us immediately. By viewing or flagging this video you are acknowledging the above. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1PlOk9iQ8k